Porto Formoso Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Porto Formoso, Azores, Portugal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Porto Formoso varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, reaches an impressive 215 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 94 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1753 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Porto Formoso, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.2 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours per day.

Porto Formoso vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Porto Formoso enjoys an average of 1753 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Porto Formoso

December, Porto Formoso’s wettest month, receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Porto Formoso Precipitation page.